Central Act
The Limitation Act, 1963
An Act to consolidate and amend the law for the limitation of suits and other proceedings and for purposes connected therewith.
| Act number | 36 of 1963 |
|---|---|
| Enacted | 1963-10-05 |
| In force from | 1964-01-01 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Law and Justice |
| Department | Legislative Department |
| Sections | 32 |
| Schedules | 2 |
| Section text held | Registry entry; certified PDF held |
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Questions this page answers
When did the The Limitation Act, 1963 come into force?
It came into force on 1964-01-01, having been enacted on 1963-10-05.
Which ministry administers it?
The Ministry of Law and Justice (Legislative Department).
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